Summary: What value does God place on people? What value do You place on people? We are to see others through God’s eyes and realize that all of us are of great value to Him!

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I. Introduction: We are very familiar with this phrase. It has been coined by anti-abortionists and Christians in the fight to save unborn babies. And although I agree in a fetus’ right to life--that is not the sermon I am going to preach tonight.

Quote: “As important as your obligation as a doctor, a lawyer or a business leader may be, your human connections with your spouse, your children and your friends are the most important investment you will ever make. At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal, but you will regret time not spent with your spouse, your children or your friends.” SOURCE: Barbara Bush, 1994 Commencement Address, Wellesley College, quoted in Current Thoughts and Trends, January 1995, p. 12.

*What importance are you placing on human life?

* definition of “sanctity”

1. Holiness of life or disposition; saintliness.

2. The quality or condition of being considered sacred; inviolability.

V. Each and every person, whether it was a man, woman, or child, was treated as a precious soul by Jesus Christ. His heart was full of love for the lost, full of forgiveness for the sinner, and full of compassion for the less fortunate—knowing that He would receive nothing in return from them, He loved unconditionally!

VI. You are of great value to GOD!

Luke 12:6-7 says, “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

14But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 15For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task? 17Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, like men sent from God.

IX. Conclusion: Susan Boyle Video from Britain’s Got Talent

Everyone is valuable! Everyone has worth! God wants you to know how special you are to Him! Can we believe that we have value? Can we try to see the value in others?